Phoenix Suns sign Luke Kennard to two-year $13 million deal

The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with veteran guard Luke Kennard, a move that bolsters their perimeter shooting and deals a blow to the Los Angeles Lakers, who had hoped to retain him. The deal, confirmed by sources on Tuesday, includes a player option for the second season.

Kennard, 30, is widely regarded as one of the NBA's most accurate three-point shooters. He led the league in three-point percentage for the 2025-26 season, connecting on a career-best 47.8% of his attempts from beyond the arc. For his nine-year career, he ranks second in NBA history in three-point percentage at 44.2%.

The sharpshooter split last season between the Atlanta Hawks and the Lakers, averaging 8.4 points overall. He was acquired by Los Angeles in a mid-season trade and became a key part of their rotation, especially during the playoffs when injuries increased his role. In the Lakers' first-round series victory over the Houston Rockets, Kennard averaged 12.5 points and helped secure two wins with a 50-point outburst over those games.

His departure marks a significant loss for the Lakers, who also learned on Tuesday that LeBron James will not return to the team next...